Steppin’ Out in Pink raises more than $400,000

Steppin' Out in Pink raises more than $400,000

This year's Steppin' Out in Pink fundraising walk raised $402,500 for local breast cancer research and patient support programs.

"It was a moment of pride for Gundersen Health System and our community," said Stephen Shapiro, MD, chair of Gundersen Medical Foundation. "It was incredibly moving to see so many survivors here with us and how their lives have been impacted because of how we take care of them. It is a prime example of Love + Medicine."

More than 350 breast cancer survivors and 4,000 supporters walked together Sept. 9 in La Crosse's Riverside Park so that future generations won't have to.

Since the event began in 2006, more than $7 million raised has:

• Supported research to find answers
• Purchased diagnostic instruments to detect breast cancer sooner
• Subsidized mammograms because everyone deserves screenings

In addition to survivors and supporters, this year's event also drew 400 volunteers and more than 50 vendors.

You can give nowor walk with us in the fight against breast cancer for Steppin' Out in Pinkon Sept. 14, 2024, in downtown La Crosse.